Atty. James M Johnstone

Atty. James M Johnstone

James M Johnstone is a lawyer practicing administrative law, federal administrative law, antitrust and trade regulation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Washington Washington 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About James M Johnstone at a glance

James M Johnstone is a government, adr, and entertainment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1960). Educated at Yale Law School (LL.B., 1960) and Yale University (B.A., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M Johnstone is a lawyer practicing administrative law, federal administrative law, antitrust and trade regulation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • James practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James M Johnstone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M Johnstone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James M Johnstone is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James M Johnstone is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about James M Johnstone

Where is James M Johnstone's law office located?
James M Johnstone's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Johnstone handle?
James M Johnstone focuses on government, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James M Johnstone practiced law?
James M Johnstone has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did James M Johnstone go to law school?
James M Johnstone earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.A., 1955).
How can I contact James M Johnstone for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James M Johnstone received?
James M Johnstone's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale Law School
- 1960
B.A.
Yale University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1960

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